Lot 485

Omega "Speedmaster Professional", Movement No. 26075209, Ref. 145.012-67 SP, Cal. 321, 41 mm, circa 1968
A vintage chronograph with 30 min. and 12h counter and auxiliary seconds, the last Speedmaster model to be fitted with the famous caliber 321 movement; produced May 15th, 1968 and delivered to the United States - with Omega extract of the archives
Case: steel, screw back with Speedmaster logo, later service tachy bezel, anti-magnetic protection cap, Hesalite crystal, folded "Omega" steel bracelet with deployant clasp ref. 1039, endlinks stamped 516, bracelet length 135 mm, total length 170 mm. Dial: black, later service hands.
Everybody knows the historical significance of the Speedmaster model of course – the first watch on the moon. It is, however, also an extremely attractive and handsome wristwatch, a perfect combination of beauty and practicality. The watch is fitted with one of Omega’s most famous movements, calibre 321. This is the last model of reference 145.012, which uses this calibre. It was succeeded by reference 145.022 with calibre 861, which would eventually become the legendary "Speedmaster Moon Watch".